Books by Eric Hill

Eric Hill is best known as the creator of the beloved Spot series, a cornerstone of early childhood reading that has delighted generations. His simple yet expressive illustrations and gentle storytelling capture the wonder of discovery, helping young readers build confidence and curiosity through play and repetition.

Originally conceived as a bedtime story for his own son, Hill's creation grew into an international phenomenon, translated into dozens of languages and adapted across multiple formats. His enduring legacy lies in the warmth and accessibility of his work, making each Spot book a joyful first step into the world of books for countless children.

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  • Spots First Little Library

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Spots First Little Library

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisJoin Spot and learn about colours, shapes, first words and counting!Spot''s First Little Library is a sweet collection of four chunky mini board books. Each book features a different key early learning concept - colours, words, shapes and counting. With sturdy pages and a handy slipcase to keep the books together, this charming set is perfect for the littlest Spot fans!Eric hill''s Where''s Spot was the first ever lift-the-flap book - and his groundbreaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling over 65 million books worldwide.Loved this? Try these:Where''s Spot?Find Spot at the ZooFind Spot at the MarketFind Spot: A Sporty DaySpot Bakes a CakeSpot and Friends

    15 in stock

    £5.99

  • Wheres Spot

    Penguin Putnam Inc Wheres Spot

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • NightNight Spot

    Penguin Putnam Inc NightNight Spot

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 in stock

    £6.31

  • Spots Baby Sister

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Spots Baby Sister

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisEric Hill (1927-2014) started his artistic career as an art studio messenger and from there went on to become a cartoonist and eventually an art director at a leading advertising agency. In 1978 Eric made up a story about a small puppy to read to his son at bedtime and Spot was born. The success of his first bestselling lift-the-flap classic Where's Spot? in 1980 convinced him to become a full-time author, and his Spot books have been enjoyed by children around the world ever since. In 2008 he was awarded an OBE for services to children's literacy.

    4 in stock

    £7.59

  • Spots First Christmas

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Spots First Christmas

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisSpot's First Christmas by Eric Hill is a fabulous festive book! Spot finds out about Christmas trees, carol singers and presents from Father Christmas in this fun and festive board book edition of a classic lift-the-flap book. Show your little one all the delights and excitement of Christmas with everyone's favourite puppy.

    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • Happy Christmas Spot

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Happy Christmas Spot

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisHave a Happy Christmas with Spot and his friends in this big lift-the-flap book!It''s Christmas, and Spot and his friends are very excited! All the presents are wrapped up, but who''s getting what? Children will love guessing what each present might be, then lifting the giant flaps to find out!With interactive flaps to train fine motor skills and an adventure that sparks curiosity and imagination, this chunky board book is the perfect Christmas gift.Eric Hill''s Where''s Spot? was the first ever lift-the-flap book - and his ground-breaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling over 65 million books worldwide.Loved this? Try these:Where''s SpotSpot''s First ChristmasFind Spot at ChristmasSpot''s Snowy Fun: A Finger Puppet Book

    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • Spot Loves His Dad

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Spot Loves His Dad

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for Father''s Day, discover all the adventures Spot has with his Dad.Spot and his Dad have lots of fun together; they play football, fly kites and feed ducks! Spot and his Dad love each other very much, and are always thinking of exciting things to do together. This is the perfect book to read with your little one on Father''s Day, or throughout the year.

    3 in stock

    £6.93

  • Spot Plays Football

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Spot Plays Football

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisIt''s a lovely day and Spot and his friends are ready to play football together. Spot and Helen are captains of the red and blue teams, but who will score the most goals? Join the group of animal friends and the much-loved Spot as they learn it''s the taking part that counts - and, most importantly, have fun. If you loved this, try Where''s Spot?, Spot Goes to the Swimming Pool and Spot Goes to the Fire Station for more adventures with Spot!

    7 in stock

    £6.93

  • Spots First 100 Words

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Spots First 100 Words

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisExplore with Spot and learn 100 first words along the way in this chunky lift-the-flap board book!Join Spot and his family and friends as they go on adventures to the park, the beach, the playground and more - and discover 100 key first words along the way.Little ones will love exploring the colourful scenes and lifting lots of flaps on every page as they learn and play with Spot.Eric Hill''s Where''s Spot? was the first ever lift-the-flap book - and his ground-breaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling over 65 million books worldwide.Loved this? Try these:Where''s Spot?Find Spot at NurserySpot''s Big Lift-the-Flap BookSpot''s Treasure Hunt SurpriseSpot''s Hide and SeekWhat''s that Sound, Spot?

    10 in stock

    £8.54

  • Spots Birthday Party

    Random House USA Inc Spots Birthday Party

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn Spot's Birthday Party, Spot and his friends celebrate by playing a game of hide-and-seek, with a little help from the lift-the-flaps for which Spot books have become famous. Once everyone has been found, it's time for a party with lots of presents!

    7 in stock

    £8.99

  • Spot Goes to School

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Spot Goes to School

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisJoin Spot on his very first day at school. As the day goes on, Spot finds he''s having more and more fun - and what will he learn along the way? With fun flaps to develop fine motor skills and an adventurous story to encourage curiosity and exploration, this book is perfect for early learning and play. If you loved this, try these titles for more lift-the-flap fun:Where''s Spot?Spot Goes on HolidaySpot Goes to the Farm

    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • Spot A Big Box of Little Books

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Spot A Big Box of Little Books

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis sturdy box with magnetic closure contains nine mini board books perfect for little hands to explore. Each book is full of fun and familiar things - from toys to food, from breakfast to bedtime. A perfect first Spot collection children will love.

    4 in stock

    £9.99

  • Wheres Spot

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Wheres Spot

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn Eric Hill''s classic Where''s Spot? lift the flaps to find Spot!In Spot''s first adventure children can join in the search for the mischievous puppy by lifting the flaps on every page to see where he is hiding. The simple text and colourful pictures will engage a whole new generation of pre-readers as they lift the picture flaps in search of Spot. A No.1 bestseller since it was first published in 1980, this interactive favourite has stayed in the charts ever since.This is a bigger, brighter paperback edition of Eric Hill''s iconic first lift-the-flap book.''Spot is one of the essential experiences of childhood.'' Parents magazineEric Hill was born in North London and lived there for many years. He started his artistic career as an art studio messenger and from there went on to become a cartoonist and eventually an art director at a leading advertising agency. In 1978 Eric made up a story about a small puppy to read to his son at bedtime and

    15 in stock

    £10.44

  • Penguin Random House India Find Spot at Christmas

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • Find Spot at the Museum

    Warne Frederick & Company Find Spot at the Museum

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisSpot, the classic character and beloved puppy, is back for another lift-the-flap adventure! After a funny mishap with a dinosaur skeleton, Spot goes missing at the natural history museum. His friends search high and low, in some unexpected places, before finding him at last. This Spot adventure is full of surprises with all the fun and humor that has made the original Where's Spot? a children's classic.

    Out of stock

    £9.49

  • Spot Goes to the Farm Northern Loyalty Tests

    Penguin Young Readers Group Spot Goes to the Farm Northern Loyalty Tests

    Out of stock

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    Out of stock

    £7.59

  • Spot Loves His Mommy

    Penguin Putnam Inc Spot Loves His Mommy

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisCelebrate Mom with everyone's favorite puppy!Spot loves spending time with his Mom.Whether playing hide-and-seek, baking a cake, or reading his favorite story, Spot and Mommy have lots of fun together. Perfect for Mother’s Day and all year long, this touching and heartwarming book is great for sharing.

    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • Spot Loves Sport

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Spot Loves Sport

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisEric Hill''s famous puppy Spot just loves sport! Spot Loves Sport is a delightful storybook to share with busy toddlers, and is full of games they will recognise. Follow Spot on his adventure as he enjoys playing football, tennis, baseball and basketball, as well as having a race and riding his bike with his best friends Helen, Steve and Tom. The perfect book to share with young children during playtime!

    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • Spot Visits His Grandparents

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Spot Visits His Grandparents

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisSpot loves visiting Grandma and Grandpa! He helps Grandpa in the garden, and even finds Mum''s old ball to play with, until . . . oh no, the shed window is broken! Never mind, there''s time for a story before Spot goes home.With fun flaps to develop fine motor skills and an adventurous story to encourage curiosity and exploration, this book is perfect for early learning and play.If you loved this, try Where''s Spot?, Spot Goes to School and Spot Goes to the Park for more lift-the-flap fun!

    5 in stock

    £8.20

  • My Big Book of Spot

    Penguin Random House Children's UK My Big Book of Spot

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • Spots Pumpkin Surprise

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Spots Pumpkin Surprise

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisJoin Spot and his family as they grow a pumpkin in the garden - and use it to bake an autumnal surprise!Spot and Dad love gardening together. In the spring, Spot plants a pumpkin seed. After lots of waiting and watering, it''s autumn - and the pumpkin is ready! But what will they make with it? It''s a pumpkin surprise!Toddlers will love this pumpkin-shaped board book for little hands that can be played with or read for twice the fun!Spot is the fun-first friend for new experiences, early learning, and stories you can play with.If you loved this, why not try:Where''s Spot?Spot Goes to the FarmSpot Goes to the BeachSpot''s Birthday PartySpot Says GoodnightFind Spot at HalloweenFind Spot at Nursery

    7 in stock

    £6.99

  • Find Spot at the Market

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Find Spot at the Market

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn this brand new lift-the-flap adventure, Spot and Grandpa go shopping at the market!Spot loves looking at the colourful stalls at the market with Grandpa. But before they''ve got through the shopping list, Spot disappears! Where has he gone?Toddlers will love searching for Spot and exploring the fun of the market along the way! This new story is full of the exciting surprises and gentle humour that make the original Where''s Spot? a children''s classic.With interactive flaps to train fine motor skills and an adventure that sparks curiosity and imagination, Find Spot at the Market is perfect for early learning and play.Loved this? Try these:Where''s Spot?Find Spot at NurseryFind Spot at the ZooFind Spot: A Sporty DayFind Spot at the Beach

    4 in stock

    £7.59

  • Find Spot at Nursery A LifttheFlap Story

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Find Spot at Nursery A LifttheFlap Story

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn this brand new lift-the-flap adventure, it''s Spot''s first day at nursery - and he can''t wait!There are lots of fun activities to try and games to play with his friends... but when it gets to snack time, Spot has disappeared! Where has he gone?Toddlers will love searching for Spot and exploring all the fun of nursery along the way! This new story is full of the unexpected surprises and gentle humour that makes the original Where''s Spot? a children''s classic.With interactive flaps to train fine motor skills and an adventure that sparks curiosity and imagination, Find Spot at Nursery is perfect for early learning and play.Eric Hill''s Where''s Spot? was the first ever lift-the-flap book - and his ground-breaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling over 65 million books worldwide.Lo

    4 in stock

    £7.59

  • Find Spot at the Library

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Find Spot at the Library

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisIt''s fancy dress day at the library! Which book characters will Spot, Helen and Tom dress up as?Join Spot and his friends as they explore all the different corners and books in the library. Going to the library is an exciting first experience for toddlers, and Spot is no different - he loves reading!This brand new Spot adventure is full of unexpected lift-the-flap surprises and all the fun and humour that has made the original Where''s Spot? a children''s classic.A new series based on the key elements of the original Spot lift-the-flap titles, with bold, simple design and unexpected humour.

    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Spots Easter Fun

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Spots Easter Fun

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisJoin Spot and his family on an Easter Egg hunt in this new peep-through lift-the-flap story.It''s Easter, and Spot is on the hunt for some eggs. Could there be one in his toybox? Or under the armchair? Or in the garden shed? Lift the giant peep-through flaps on every page to explore the scene and find all of hidden eggs in this new board book story.With interactive flaps to train fine motor skills and an adventure that sparks curiosity and imagination, Spot''s Easter Fun is perfect for early learning and play.Eric Hill''s Where''s Spot? was the first ever lift-the-flap book - and his ground-breaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling over 65 million books worldwide.Loved this? Try these:Where''s Spot?Spot''s First EasterFind Spot at NurserySpot''s Nature FunSpot''s Hide and Seek: A Pop-Up Book

    Out of stock

    £7.59

  • Spots Snowy Day

    Warne Frederick & Company Spots Snowy Day

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Wheres Spot

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Wheres Spot

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisVery young children will join in the search for Spot, with his mother Sally, as she encounters other animals along the way hidden behind the flaps. Each double spread has a door to open or a covering to lift. The large ink-and-water color illustrations abound with good humor. Publishers Weekly.

    1 in stock

    £7.59

  • Spot Goes to School Spot Va a La Escuela

    Penguin Young Readers Group Spot Goes to School Spot Va a La Escuela

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £7.59

  • Spot Goes to the Farm

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Spot Goes to the Farm

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisEric Hill (1927-2014) started his artistic career as an art studio messenger and from there went on to become a cartoonist and eventually an art director at a leading advertising agency. In 1978 Eric made up a story about a small puppy to read to his son at bedtime and Spot was born. The success of his first bestselling lift-the-flap classic Where's Spot? in 1980 convinced him to become a full-time author, and his Spot books have been enjoyed by children around the world ever since. In 2008 he was awarded an OBE for services to children's literacy.

    7 in stock

    £8.20

  • Spots First Walk

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Spots First Walk

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisEric Hill (1927-2014) started his artistic career as an art studio messenger and from there went on to become a cartoonist and eventually an art director at a leading advertising agency. In 1978 Eric made up a story about a small puppy to read to his son at bedtime and Spot was born. The success of his first bestselling lift-the-flap classic Where's Spot? in 1980 convinced him to become a full-time author, and his Spot books have been enjoyed by children around the world ever since. In 2008 he was awarded an OBE for services to children's literacy.

    3 in stock

    £7.59

  • Whos There Spot

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Whos There Spot

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisA bigger, brighter edition of this bestselling classic.Who''s there, hiding behind the door? From the pen of the famous illustrator Eric Hill, this delightful hide-and-seek story, with trademark simple text, linked illustrations and lots of surprises behind flaps is perfect for a new generation of Spot fans.

    4 in stock

    £8.20

  • Spot Goes on Holiday

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Spot Goes on Holiday

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisMum and Dad are taking Spot on holiday, where he gets to play in the sand, swim in the ocean and even makes a new friend! Toddlers will love joining Spot at the beach in this classic picture book. With fun flaps to train fine motor skills and an adventure to encourage curiosity and exploration, this is great for early learning and play. If you loved this, try these titles for more lift-the-flap fun:Where''s Spot?Spot Goes to SchoolSpot Goes to the Farm

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • Spot Loves School

    Penguin Random House India Spot Loves School

    Book Synopsis

    £7.59

  • Spots Peekaboo

    Warne Frederick & Company Spots Peekaboo

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £9.49

  • Spots Birthday Party

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Spots Birthday Party

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisJoin Spot at his birthday party as he finds his friends one-by-one in this exciting game of hide-and-seek. Happy birthday, Spot! With fun flaps to develop fine motor skills and an adventurous story to encourage curiosity and exploration, this book is perfect for early learning and play.If you loved this, try:Spot Goes to the FarmSpot''s First ChristmasSpot Goes on Holiday

    3 in stock

    £7.59

  • Spot Loves Bedtime

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Spot Loves Bedtime

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisIt''s time for bed! Spot is ready to snuggle up and go to sleep. But where is Teddy?Join Spot and Mum in their search for Teddy around the house for the perfect bedtime read.If you loved this, try:Where''s Spot?Spot Loves His DadSpot Loves His Grandpa

    2 in stock

    £7.56

  • I Love You Spot

    Penguin Young Readers Group I Love You Spot

    7 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    7 in stock

    £7.59

  • Get Well Soon Spot

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Get Well Soon Spot

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisSpot isn''t feeling well and that makes him sad. But with a little help from Mum and his friends, Spot discovers that being poorly has its perks.

    1 in stock

    £6.93

  • All About Spot

    Penguin Random House Children's UK All About Spot

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisIntroduce little readers to the world of Spot with this puppy-shaped board book for babies and toddlers!No matter the weather, Spot is always happy and having fun and he absolutely loves to play.With big, chunky pages and brightly coloured illustrations, this board book is perfect for little hands to explore the world of Spot!Look out for more fun-filled Spot stories:Where''s Spot?Spot''s TractorSpot''s Fire EngineSpot''s Magnet FunWhat''s that Sound, Spot?Spot Goes to SchoolSpot Says Goodnight

    1 in stock

    £7.59

  • Find Spot at the Museum

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Find Spot at the Museum

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisSpot''s at the museum with Mum and his friend, Tom! There are huge fossils, sabre-toothed tigers and more ... but where''s Spot gone?Toddlers will love hunting for Spot and discovering all sorts of surprises on the way in this picture book. With fun flaps to train fine motor skills and an adventure to encourage curiosity and exploration, this is great for early learning and play. If you loved this, try:Where''s Spot?Spot Visits His GrandparentsSpot Goes to the Farm

    5 in stock

    £7.59

  • Spot Goes to the Fire Station

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Spot Goes to the Fire Station

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisSpot's visiting Grandpa at the fire station, where he decides he wants to be a fireman too! Grandpa gives him his very own fireman's helmet and they set to work. Cheeky Spot slides down the pole, climbs the ladder, soaks Grandpa with the hose and finally sounds the noisy siren. Spot thinks he's a very good fireman, but Grandpa may not be so sure!If you loved this, try:Where's Spot?Spot Goes to SchoolSpot Plays Football

    1 in stock

    £6.93

  • Find Spot at the Zoo A LiftTheFlap Book

    Penguin Young Readers Group Find Spot at the Zoo A LiftTheFlap Book

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisEveryone's favorite puppy takes a trip to the wildlife park in this lift-the-flap adventure!Spot is hiding somewhere at the wildlife park—lift the flaps to see if you can find him! Join Spot and his family as they explore the wildlife park and find lots of new friends along the way. Meet zebras, giraffes, monkeys, penguins, and tigers as you search for the mischievous puppy! This adventure is full of lift-the-flap surprises and all the fun and humor that has made the original Where's Spot? an essential classic.

    7 in stock

    £9.49

  • All About Spot

    Warne Frederick & Company All About Spot

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £8.99

  • Spots First Walk color

    Penguin Random House India Spots First Walk color

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £7.59

  • Spot Goes to School

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Spot Goes to School

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisCelebrate summer with Spot and his friends in these brand-new lift-the-flap editions! Kids can still lift the flaps and learn with Spot, but now their favorite puppy will be featured in a colorful new design. For the first time since their publication, these three lift-the-flaps will have full-color covers and spines that display the titles and author's name.Trade Review"Spot is one of the essential experiences of childhood." (Parents magazine)

    5 in stock

    £8.01

  • Spot Bakes a Cake

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Spot Bakes a Cake

    Book Synopsis

    £7.18

  • Spot Can Count Color

    Penguin Young Readers Group Spot Can Count Color

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe bestselling puppy is better than ever. Spot's 25th birthday presents are bold, beautiful color covers that give him a great new look. Enjoy Spot in paperback with full-color covers and traditional Lift-the-Flap features. Have more fun with Spot!

    3 in stock

    £8.54

  • Wheres Spot With Reference to Their English

    Penguin Young Readers Group Wheres Spot With Reference to Their English

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA paperback edition of the first-ever lift-the-flap book! With hide-and-seek fun on every page, this interactive classic has had children across the globe searching for everyone’s favorite pup, who’s gone on to sell over 65 million copies worldwide!“Spot is one of the essential experiences of childhood.” —Parents Spot hasn’t eaten his dinner yet, but where can he be? Help Spot’s mom Sally as she searches for her pup throughout the home. As Sally searches, readers will discover the names of many household objects and the hidden animals they hold. Could he be behind the door? Inside the piano? Under the stairs? Along the way, Sally meets some interesting critters, including a brown bear, a crocodile, a trio of penguins, and more! With its soothing rhythm, easy-to-understand vocabulary, and engaging, charming illustrations, Where’s Spot? is an essential addition to every child’s growing library.

    2 in stock

    £8.54

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